Tulsa Nursing Home Physical Abuse Lawyer
Compassionate Legal Help for Tulsa Nursing Home Residents Suffering from Physical Abuse
Nursing home abuse is far more common than anyone would like to realize. Every year, as many as 5,000,000 elderly Americans suffer from abuse. Some studies have indicated that nearly a quarter of all nursing home residents have experienced some form of elder abuse, and others estimate that only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse is formally reported. Whether because nursing home staff feel overstressed and overworked, or because they are simply malicious individuals who know they are dealing with a vulnerable population that is unlikely to report them, it is important to be vigilant for any warning signs of nursing home abuse. If you suspect your loved one is experiencing physical abuse in a nursing home, you need to speak with an experienced nursing home abuse attorney as soon as you can.
The Tulsa nursing home physical abuse lawyers at Levinson Law, P.C. have years of experience helping Oklahoma nursing home residents and their families recover damages from abusive and negligent nursing homes. We will work with you to ensure that your loved ones are safe and secure. If the nursing home staff has perpetrated or allowed physical abuse of your loved one to occur, we will help you seek justice and get the damages that you and your family deserve.
Investigating All Types of Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes
At Levinson Law, P.C., we will work with you to investigate any and all forms of physical abuse that may take place at a nursing home or other long-term care facility. Residents may be abused by staff members, other residents, or even strangers permitted to enter the facility.
Physical abuse can include any of the following:
- Hitting or kicking
- Biting or scratching
- Choking
- Shaking
- Dragging
- Rough carrying
- Violent pushing or pulling
- Letting a resident fall
- Using improper, unnecessary, or uncomfortable restraints
Any form of unwanted touch can constitute physical abuse. It is crucial to act quickly to protect a nursing home resident if you suspect any kind of physical abuse has occurred, especially when that conduct turns violent or aggressive and causes injury. The Tulsa nursing home abuse attorneys at Levinson Law, P.C., are prepared to help you investigate nursing home abuse and to hold abusive nursing homes responsible for any harm they have caused.
Warning Signs of Physical Abuse
Depending on the nature of the abuse they experience, nursing home residents may show a variety of different signs. It is essential to be on the lookout for any of these symptoms of abuse and take appropriate action if you see any warning signs.
If your loved one presents any of these indicators of abuse, and neither they nor the facility can provide an adequate explanation, they might be subject to abuse in their home:
- Cuts, scratches, or scars
- Broken and fractured bones
- Bruises, welts, or black eyes
- Redness around the wrists or neck from ropes or restraints
- Pulled or torn muscles and ligaments
- Broken eyeglasses
- If a caregiver refuses to leave you alone with the resident
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
If anyone you know in a nursing home shows signs of physical abuse, speak with a Tulsa nursing home abuse attorney as soon as possible about your concerns. Your loved one may be in danger, and it is vital to investigate to ensure their safety.
Trusted Advice and Representation from a Dedicated Tulsa Nursing Home Physical Abuse Lawyer
If you suspect that your loved one is experiencing physical abuse in a nursing home, rehabilitation facility, assisted living facility, or any other long-term care facility, reach out to the Tulsa nursing home physical abuse attorneys at Levinson Law, P.C. We understand that confronting nursing home abuse is very difficult. It is an emotional topic and may be tough to accept. Our firm will do everything we can to support you through this challenging and painful time. We will set up a meeting at our offices, in your home, or even in a hospital room–whatever is easiest for you. Please call Levinson Law, P.C., to set up a free initial meeting, or use our website’s convenient contact form for a prompt, private response to your questions.
